Pa. German Butter Crock

c. 1940

Betty Jacob

Associated Names
Betty Jacob

Artist, American, 1918 - 2000

The image shows a large cylindrical pottery vessel with intricate decorative patterns of leaves and curves etched on its surface. Next to it, in the bottom right corner, is a smaller rectangular pottery piece with a similar decorative motif. The color palette consists of warm earth tones, including browns and subtle hints of reddish-brown. The larger cylindrical vessel occupies most of the space with its unique design accentuating its round shape, while the smaller rectangular piece sits just to the right.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 34.5 x 44.5 cm (13 9/16 x 17 1/2 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 6 1/2" high; 8 1/2" in diameter

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.3435

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in watercolor: Betty Jacobs

Wikidata ID

Q64537526

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